Rock and Throw All Nite: KISS’ Gene Simmons Tosses Four First Pitches at LA Angels Game
The singer-bassist threw four first pitches until he was satisfied with the result. Rock and Throw All Nite: KISS’ Gene Simmons Tosses Four First Pitches at LA Angels Game Spencer Kaufman
KISS icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons made a memorable entrance at the Los Angeles Angels game in Anaheim, California on Saturday night, throwing more than their share of ceremonial first pitches. While Stanley and Simmons started by simultaneously throwing a first pitch to respective catchers, Simmons proved to be the more determined of the duo, pitching four pitches in total.
The singer-bassist's initial throw was mediocre, bouncing to the mound, but he then attempted three more pitches, the final one being a near-perfect strike. Following his successful throw, Simmons struck a rock star pose, much to the amusement of Major League Baseball's official YouTube account, which captioned the video, "You've seen countless ceremonial first pitches… but KISS legend Gene Simmons just threw FOUR."
The Angels, under Simmons' good luck charm, went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals 1-0. Fans can catch the rock band in their unmasked form during their 2026 KISS KRUISE: Landlocked in Vegas festival, which will take place at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from November 13th-15th. Tickets are now available for purchase.
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